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Kramer 580, 680, 343-00, 343-01 2005 Service Manual – Factory Stuff

I’ve been turning wrenches since before some of you were born, and I’ve seen what happens when a guy trusts a third-party manual for a wheel loader. Stripped threads, hydraulic leaks, blown seals – all because the torque values were off or the procedure skipped a step. If you’re working on a Kramer 580, 680, 343-00, 343-01 2005 Service Manual is the only document that should sit on your toolbox. This isn’t a reprint or a compilation; it’s the original factory publication from Kramer-Werke GmbH, order number 1000115796, edition 2.0, dated 2005. 252 pages of what the factory actually wants you to do.

Engine BF4M 2011: What the 252 Pages Cover

Section 4 dives into the BF4M 2011 engine – overview, oil cooling, fuel system, valve tip clearance adjustment, injection pump replacement, and cylinder head removal/mounting. If you need to set charge-air pressure, the manual walks through the charge-pressure dependent full-load stop procedure. No guesswork – the factory wrote it, so you know the steps are correct for the 343-00 (580) and 343-01 (680) from serial number 343 00 0001 / 343 01 0001 onward. I’ve done a head gasket on one of these using this manual; the torque sequence matches what the bolts actually need.

Torque Specs: Section 2.17

Section 2.17 gives you general tightening torques and specific tightening torques for every critical fastener on the machine. Page numbers aren’t listed here, but when you open the PDF you’ll find them under “Tightening torques.” I’ve seen guys guess on axle bolts and pay for it later. Don’t be that guy. Use the factory numbers – they’re listed in imperial units because the manual targets North American service environments. The same section also covers frame, power train, brakes, steering, work hydraulics, pilot control, and the electric system including fuse boxes and relays.

Maintenance Plan for Model 343-00 and 343-01

Section 3 spells out the maintenance plan in detail – fluids and lubricants, maintenance kits, even a schedule with weekly checks. You want to know when to change the hydraulic oil or bleed the fuel system? It’s all there. The manual includes specific safety instructions for the fuel system, engine and hydraulics cooling system, and brake system – because if you skip those, you’re asking for trouble. For instance, “Bleeding the fuel system” is a procedure that must be done exactly as written, or you’ll chase air in the lines for hours. That kind of detail is why I won’t touch a loader without the factory manual.

Fuel System: Bleeding, Filters, and the Right Specs

Under 3.6 you get the full fuel system breakdown: refueling, stationary fuel pumps, diesel fuel specification, bleeding, replacing the fuel filter, cleaning the fuel pump screen filter. I’ve had a shop save an hour of diagnostic time by following the bleeding procedure on page 73 (rough). If you’ve ever fought a Kramer that doesn’t restart after a filter change, this is the remedy. No shortcuts, no “just turn the key” – the manual tells you exactly which valves to open and how long to crank.

Power Train and Variable Displacement Pump

Section 5 covers the power train – variable displacement pump (20–40 kph), hydraulic motor control element, and the rest of the driveline. If you’re dealing with a slipping transmission, the manual has the test specs for pressures and flows. Pair this with the Manual Transmission theory from a trusted source like Wikipedia if you need a refresher on how a hydrostatic loop works. The manual itself doesn’t assume you know everything – it gives you the numbers and the steps. For those of you running a fleet, the Kramer 880 Wheel Loader 345-01 Service Manual and Kramer 750 850 950 1150 Wheel Loader Service Manual cover the bigger siblings. The Kramer 342-10 343-10 344-10 2005 Service Manual is also in the same family if you need earlier models.

Who Needs This Manual

If you’re a shop owner, a field mechanic, or a serious DIYer who owns a Kramer 580 or 680, you need this. The manual doesn’t assume you have a lift – it’s written for the guy on a creeper with a torque wrench. Beginners: don’t be scared of the 252 pages. Section 1 gives you the cab layout, instrument panel, and drive lever overview so you know what you’re looking at. The electrical system section (2.11) includes fuse box locations – left and right of the steering column – that save you from flipping through a generic diagram that doesn’t match your loader.

Source Authenticity: OEM vs Aftermarket

I’ve compared aftermarket service manuals to this OEM one. The differences are scary – missing torque values, wrong wiring colors, procedures that combine two different model years. This copy is a direct scan of the original Kramer binder, including the part numbers and the specific tightening torques that change between the 580 and 680 models. No reprint, no generic data. The copyright page is printed in Germany. If you want to do the job right, you use the factory document. Period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual cover the hydraulic system?

Yes. Section 2.7 covers work hydraulics, 2.8 covers pilot control, and 2.9 covers additional control circuits. Section 3.12 gives specific safety instructions, changing hydraulic oil, replacing filters, and monitoring the reflux filter. If you’re tracing a leak or doing a full fluid change, this is your guide.

What models are included?

Kramer 580 and 680, codes 343-00 and 343-01, from serial numbers 343 00 0001 / 343 01 0001. Both models are covered in one manual.

Does it include the valve tip clearance adjustment?

Section 4.4 covers checking and adjusting valve tip clearance for the BF4M 2011 engine. The procedure includes the sequence and the feeler gauge specs. If you skip it, don’t blame the manual when the valves start clicking.

Are the wiring diagrams in color?

The diagrams are black-and-white, but they are factory schematic drawings with clear labels. The electric system section (2.11) includes fuse box and relay locations. For troubleshooting electrical issues, you need these diagrams – not a third-party version.

This is the manual I keep in the shop, and I’ve used it more times than I count. If you’re serious about keeping your Kramer 580 or 680 running without guesswork, access the factory manual. It’s 252 pages of exactly what you need – no fluff, no reprints, just the OEM data that makes a repair last.